5 Strange Things Presbyterians Believe

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[nathankindle]

I was born and raised in Baptist churches, and grew up singing the old hymns. One of the things that been driving me crazy is its getting really rare to find Baptist churches in my area that still even USE the hymns. They use the contemporary worship songs, that you sing for a few years, then forget them. I cant even rememost of the songs i sang 10 years ago, but i can still remember the old hymns like "The old rugged cross", "Trust and Obey" "When i survey the wondrous cross" and many others. Most of the old hymns held biblical truths, while most of the "worship" songs is more emotional based.

[SunShine-ocdj]

The old hymns are so meaningful and I love hearing my fellow believers voices in praise and worship. So tired of the rock style performances on the alters where you can only hear the band and loud singers, like a rock concert.
True worship is in reverence and awe of a Holy God🙏🏻

[merrymata]

I was raised as a Presbyterian, but no one ever sang the Psalms in my church. We had hymnals, and I really miss those songs.

[bobcolby]

I attend a PCA church in Sumter SC. I came from a charismatic/ Pentecostal background.. Watching the service was so refreshing how Gods word was being handled. Have been attending since 2015 and my wife and I have been blessed.p

[joedorley]

As a Presbyterian born and raised, I fully agree. I find it strange when I visit churches that don't sing the Psalms.

[johnhudelson]

I as an Episcopalian who strongly adheres to Lutheran doctrine, will avoid going to commercial establishments on the Lord's Day to minimize the work store employees have to do. If all Christians could avoid going to commercial establishments on the Lord's day store employees could stay home to go to church to worship the Lord and to be with their families.

[terrillmel]

I'm an ExMormon who recently started attending my small local presbyterian congregation. I'm really enjoying it.

[addywell]

Glad you sing the Psalms. Many churches need to get back to that ; Psalms, hymns and spiritual songs!

[dnzswithwombats]

Wait...no fog machines in church? Barbarians.

[marlee]

3 years ago I joined a PCA Pres church and have never looked back. Truth is preached through the Holy Scriptures. The worship truly honors the Lord. Thanks for sharing.

[mdunawaym]

I'm OPC, and I'm glad you specified that you are PCA. People might get confused in walking into a PCUSA church, and finding little of what you talked about.

[garyclark]

Being Catholic the image of Christ on the cross reminds me of what Christ did for me. I don’t worship the image or the cross. When I kneel in church, looking at the crucifix reminds me, helps me focus on God’s mercy.
We sing the psalms too. Love singing them. We baptize babies too.
We hold the Lords day sacred and honor it. Only time we miss ( at least for me), is if I am sick.
We are saved by Grace, but good works are a product of our salvation by Grace.
We are not saved by works.

[veedubrep]

This denomination makes the most sense to me. I’ll be visiting a Presbyterian Church for the first time tomorrow and I’m so excited! 🙏🏿

[candeyeldred]

Born and raised Baptist. As an adult I am a Reformed Baptist, but since I don't have one of these churches in my area I go to Westminster Presbyterian. I love the sound teaching.

[dennisisthedroningsmalley]

I am Baptist. Sunday, I attended a PCA church. I was brought to tears. The sermon dealt with election which I affirm. They are Reformed and Calvinistic which has become a bad word in Baptist churches. From the call to worship to the benediction, the worship was completely God centered. I’ve been living in a very dry place.

[dawnmichelle]

As someone from a non-denominational, baptistic type church I appreciate your explanations of these "strange" things you believe. And although I don't follow most of them I love learning what other brothers and sisters believe.
One thing I've come around to is the keeping of the Sabbath. I was always taught, and still believe, that it's no longer a "must" for believers under grace. However, I've come to acknowledge it as a blessing rather than a commandment. I "get" to keep the Sabbath rather than I "have" to keep it. It was made for Man, after all!
Blessings to you. ❤️

[quercusrubra]

The Lord bless you brother. God saved me when I turned 30. I was part of a church that was influenced by Plymouth Brethren, and part of a few others over the years. My wife and I officially joined a PCA church recently in SE Tennessee. The Presbyterians strike me as very loving believers.

[rpgrigsby]

As a lifelong Presbyterian, this was fantastic. Many things I didn't know, especially about singing the Psalms. Every Presbyterian needs to watch the compact but very informative presentation. Thank you, Matthew!!

[DoktorRotwang]

Interesting talk. My 5th grade teacher in the 1970s was Presbyterian (somewhat unusual where I was raised). He started the school day EVERY day by reading a Psalm to us. He seems very interested in us being familiar with them. I went to his church a few times as well as some other Presbyterian churches, and now that you mention it, I do not recall seeing any pictures or paintings of Christ anywhere. We wound up becoming very good friends.

[susanlopez]

The original Greek word for baptism is a word for immersion. This is what occurred with Christ and that, for me, is the example to follow. It signifies raising to life, from death to life. Also, I was raised with the belief that a person must be the age of accountability, to know right from wrong. Babies don't have the ability to choose.